The Daschner Guide to In-Hospital Antibiotic Therapy

The Daschner Guide to In-Hospital Antibiotic Therapy-1

Uwe Frank Evelina Tacconelli 2009 The first edition of Franz Daschner’s pocketbook “Antibiotika am Krankenbett” was published in Germany in 1982. The purpose of the book was to provide physicians and pharmacists, residents, medical students, and health care professionals in allied fields with a concise reference source for antibiotic drugs, listing the preparations available, antimicrobial spectra, usual dosages, adverse effects, and, […]

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Pulmonary Problems in Pregnancy

Pulmonary Problems in Pregnancy-1

Edited by Ghada Bourjeily Karen Rosene-Montella 2009 Pregnancy is associated with physiologic changes that help compensate for the increasing demands of the fetus and placenta. Clinically, pregnancy acts as a stress test that unmasks maternal disease and may have long term implications for maternal and fetal health.      

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Continence

Continence-1

Edited by Gopal H. Badlani G. Willy Davila Martin C. Michel Jean J.M.C.H. de la Rosette 2009 Current Concepts and Treatment Strategies When we first met to consider a proposal to put together a book on urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse, the obvious question was “why another book.” The answer was not easy but a need was perceived […]

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis-1

Reiner Bartl • Bertha Frisch 2009 Diagnosis, Prevention, Therapy With the dawn of the 21th century has come the realization that bone and joint diseases are the major cause of pain and physical disability worldwide. Moreover, according to the WHO Scientific Group, there are more than 150 musculoskeletal diseases and syndromes, all of which are usually associated with pain and loss […]

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Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation-1

Melvin A. Shiffman (Editor) 2009 Principles and Practice Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed. Women who are concerned about the size of their breasts will seek an improved appearance with augmentation to conform to their own body image. Despite the prolonged litigation and settlement of lawsuits concerning silicone breast implants and their possible association […]

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Effective Migraine Treatment in Pregnant and Lactating Women: A Practical Guide

Effective Migraine Treatment in Pregnant and Lactating Women

Dawn A. Marcus, Philip A. Bain 2009 Migraine affects nearly one in every five adult women, with the peak prevalence during the mid-thirties. Since women are typically affected with migraine during their reproductive years, it is not surprising that many women in their childbearing years will seek medical care for migraine during pregnancy and lactation.

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Biennial Review of Infertility Volume 1

Biennial Review of Infertility-1

Douglas T. Carrell • Catherine Racowsky Peter N. Schlegel • Bradley J. Van Voorhis Editors 2009 Infertility is a common and profound medical disease. The speed at which our understanding of reproductive medicine grows and new technologies emerge is accelerating and daunting. The objective of this book is to present important and cutting edge topics relevant to infertility […]

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